War & Decline

The Second World War

Letter of consolation, from H.M King George VI, James Byron Collection

Period:

20th Century

Description:

Local soldier Corporal James Byron served with the Kings Own Scottish Borderers, and was awarded a military Medal for bravery. He was killed in action on 23 April 1945. Just two weeks later Germany surrendered.

This is a letter from H.M King George VI at Buckingham Palace to Mrs Mary Warwick, expressing deepest sympathy for the loss of her son.